1. 4th India-US Strategic Dialogue starts in New Delhi, co-chaired by External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid and the visiting US Secretary of State, John Kerry.
2. Prasar Bharati to get digital wing to reach out to the increasing number of Internet and smartphone users.
3. China, Britain signed a three-year sterling-yuan currency swap line to boost bilateral trade and financial stability.
4. A MIG -29 fighter aircraft on a routine sortie on Monday crashednear Lalparda village in Gujarat's Jamnagar district, with the pilot ejecting safely.
5. Kochi firms win Nasscom award : Two smartphone applications developed by firms at Kochi's Startup Village have been named by IT industry body Nasscom among the ten best apps designed for the security of women.
6. Constables to get promoted 5 years early.
7. Italy Became 5th Country To Ratify Istanbul Convention which aims to combat violence against women.
8. The Union ministry of Information and Broadcasting constituted a committee headed by JS Mathur to review the rate revision of the newspaper advertisements.
9. The International Data Group (IDG) Computer world Honours Program, Computer world Honors Laureate has honored Government of India initiative UIDAI with 21st Century Achievement Award 2013 under the category ‘Economic Development’.
10. IIFCL Mutual Fund launched its maiden infrastructure debt fund (IDF) scheme with the support of investors viz. Canara Bank and HUDCO being the strategic investors and Corporation Bank,Oriental Bank of Commerce & IIFCL being the other investors.
11. The Retirement fund body Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) launched its e-Passbook service on 21 June 2013. It will help PF subscribers to access their accounts online.
12. State run BSNL has opened helpline numbers - 1503 and 09412024365 - to enable people find out the last mobile phonelocation of their relatives and friends stranded in flood-hit Uttarakand.
13. US daredevil Nik Wallenda became the first man to cross Grand Canyon on a tight rope. He took just under 23 minutes to cross the 1,400 feet (426 meters).
14. Russian film,The Major won Golden Goblet award on 23 June 2013 for best feature film at the 16th Shanghai International Film Festival.
15. Champion Trophy:
* India beat England by 5 runs to win ICC Champions Trophy.
* Dhoni Became 1st ever captain who won All ICC cups [ World cup 50 overs, World cup 20_20,ICC champions trophy ].
* Explosive left-handed batsman S Dhawan : Man of series & won the 'golden bat' for scoring the most runs in the tournament
* S Dhawan dedicates his award to victims of Uttarakhand tragedy
* R Jadeja : Man of the match and given the 'golden ball' for picking the most number of wickets,12, in the tournament.
16. The 127th edition of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships kicks off in London today.
17. Mickey Arthur has been sacked as Australia coach. Former Australia batsman Darren Lehmann to take over.
18. Airtel slashes 4G data rates by 31%.
June 25, 2013
June 24, 2013
IMPORTANT CURRENT AFFAIRS : 23.06.2013
1. International Widows' Day and rights for widows.
2. India and US to set the pace and direction for stronger bilateral relations as US Secretary of State arrives in New Delhi for 4th strategic dialogue.
3. In Pakistan occupied Kashmir, militants kill nine foreign climbers at the base of Nanga Parbat in Gi...lgit Baltistan.
4. Six Kuki militants killed in an encounter with Assam Rifles, in Manipur.
5. Former US intelligence operative Edward Snowden leaves Hong Kong for an unknown destination, causing embarrassment to Obama administration.
6. Japan's highest Mountain and famous landmark Mount Fuji on 20 June 2013 was given world heritage status by the UNESCO.
7. The jury of IDG selected UIDAI for 21st Century Achievement Award 2013 under the category Economic Development.
8. The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) on 21 June 2013 approved mechanism for coal supply to Power Producers.
9. The Union Government of India on 22 June 2013 planned to introduce Visa-on-Arrival facilities for the Chinese nationals.
10. Manjeet Singh bagged a Silver medal for India at the 3rd China Open boxing tournament on 22 June 2013.
11. India has slipped to 70th position in terms of foreign money lying with the Swiss banks and accounts for ameagre 0.10 per cent of total global wealth held in the Switzerland banking system.
12. N Srinivasan was on Sunday elected unopposed as president of the Tamil Nadu Cricket Association (TNCA) for the 12th year on the trot.
13. The government has allowed Mukesh Ambani owned Reliance Industries to surrender its special economic zone in Haryana.
2. India and US to set the pace and direction for stronger bilateral relations as US Secretary of State arrives in New Delhi for 4th strategic dialogue.
3. In Pakistan occupied Kashmir, militants kill nine foreign climbers at the base of Nanga Parbat in Gi...lgit Baltistan.
4. Six Kuki militants killed in an encounter with Assam Rifles, in Manipur.
5. Former US intelligence operative Edward Snowden leaves Hong Kong for an unknown destination, causing embarrassment to Obama administration.
6. Japan's highest Mountain and famous landmark Mount Fuji on 20 June 2013 was given world heritage status by the UNESCO.
7. The jury of IDG selected UIDAI for 21st Century Achievement Award 2013 under the category Economic Development.
8. The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) on 21 June 2013 approved mechanism for coal supply to Power Producers.
9. The Union Government of India on 22 June 2013 planned to introduce Visa-on-Arrival facilities for the Chinese nationals.
10. Manjeet Singh bagged a Silver medal for India at the 3rd China Open boxing tournament on 22 June 2013.
11. India has slipped to 70th position in terms of foreign money lying with the Swiss banks and accounts for ameagre 0.10 per cent of total global wealth held in the Switzerland banking system.
12. N Srinivasan was on Sunday elected unopposed as president of the Tamil Nadu Cricket Association (TNCA) for the 12th year on the trot.
13. The government has allowed Mukesh Ambani owned Reliance Industries to surrender its special economic zone in Haryana.
June 23, 2013
IMPORTANT CURRENT AFFAIRS : 22.06.2013
1. Barack Obama, the US President on 21 June 2013 nominated James Comey as the next FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation) Director.
2. Six Forts of Rajasthan included in the list of World Heritage Site of UNESCO and won international recognition on 21 June 2013 in the 37th session of the World Heritage Committee (WHC) in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. The six majestic forts include Amber (Jaipur), Kumbhalgarh, Chittorgarh, Jaisalmer, Ranthambhore (Sawai Madhopur) and Gagaron (Jhalawar).
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3. India's foreign exchange (forex) reserves increased by $982.3 million to $290.65 billion for the week ended June 14, according to data released by the Reserve Bank of India.
4. PepsiCo India Region President Manu Anand has quit the company with immediate effect after working with the company for 19 years.
5. VK Duggal appointed as Nodal Officer for Relief and Rescue operations in Uttrakhand.
6. The President Mr. Pranab Mukherjee has inaugurated first Gas based Power Plant at Palatana in Tripura.
7. Former Comptroller and Auditor General Vinod Rai has been selected for the Manappuram award under the category of civil servant achieving excellence in public administration.
8. Google launched a map application that provides information on areas impacted by floods, relief centers and roads closed in rain-ravaged Uttarakhand.
9. Satyam Kumar, the 13-year-old son of a farmer from Bhojpur district, has cracked the IIT-JEE again this year with an impressive all-India rank of 679.
10. The final of the ICC Champions Trophy will be dedicated to the highly successful HIV awareness campaign, THINK WISE, a partnership created in 2009 between the ICC, the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF).
11. Two-time Olympic reigning sprint double champion Usain Bolt won the 100-metre title at the Jamaican Athletics Championships on Friday to qualify for August's World Championships.
12. Indian shuttler Saina Nehwal has dropped two places to fourth in the latest women's singles chart after a prolonged lean patch.
13. Manjeet Singh wins a silver in China Open Boxing tournament in Guiyang; India also bags three bronze.
2. Six Forts of Rajasthan included in the list of World Heritage Site of UNESCO and won international recognition on 21 June 2013 in the 37th session of the World Heritage Committee (WHC) in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. The six majestic forts include Amber (Jaipur), Kumbhalgarh, Chittorgarh, Jaisalmer, Ranthambhore (Sawai Madhopur) and Gagaron (Jhalawar).
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3. India's foreign exchange (forex) reserves increased by $982.3 million to $290.65 billion for the week ended June 14, according to data released by the Reserve Bank of India.
4. PepsiCo India Region President Manu Anand has quit the company with immediate effect after working with the company for 19 years.
5. VK Duggal appointed as Nodal Officer for Relief and Rescue operations in Uttrakhand.
6. The President Mr. Pranab Mukherjee has inaugurated first Gas based Power Plant at Palatana in Tripura.
7. Former Comptroller and Auditor General Vinod Rai has been selected for the Manappuram award under the category of civil servant achieving excellence in public administration.
8. Google launched a map application that provides information on areas impacted by floods, relief centers and roads closed in rain-ravaged Uttarakhand.
9. Satyam Kumar, the 13-year-old son of a farmer from Bhojpur district, has cracked the IIT-JEE again this year with an impressive all-India rank of 679.
10. The final of the ICC Champions Trophy will be dedicated to the highly successful HIV awareness campaign, THINK WISE, a partnership created in 2009 between the ICC, the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF).
11. Two-time Olympic reigning sprint double champion Usain Bolt won the 100-metre title at the Jamaican Athletics Championships on Friday to qualify for August's World Championships.
12. Indian shuttler Saina Nehwal has dropped two places to fourth in the latest women's singles chart after a prolonged lean patch.
13. Manjeet Singh wins a silver in China Open Boxing tournament in Guiyang; India also bags three bronze.
June 22, 2013
IMPORTANT CURRENT AFFAIRS : 21.06.2013
1. World Music Day also called Fête de la Musique was observed on 21 June 2013 across the world.
2. India and Iraq agree to renew bilateral ties.
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3. SEBI issues guide for investment advisers to operate in stock markets.
4. Rail link to Kashmir to be launched by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi on June 26.
5. Reliance Capital becomes first company to suspend gold sales amid growing concerns over huge gold imports hurting the country's economic strength.
6. Exim Bank approves $300 million loan to Ethiopia for Railway Link.
7. Uttrakhand Flood: Sonia asks Cong MPs, MLAs to donate 1 month salary
8. US offers help in north India flooding.
9. Uttarakhand flood: Google's Person Finder app to help trace missing people.
10. Centre appoints former Union Home Secretary V.K. Duggal as nodal officer for relief and rescue operations in the flood ravaged state.
11. UIDAI bags top position at International I.T. forum at Washington.
12. The Sensex rises 55 points, or 0.3 percent, to close at 18,774, Nifty gains 12 points, or 0.2 percent, to 5,668. The Rupee gains 38 paise to trade at 59.19 rupees against the US dollar.
13. President Mr. Pranab Mukherjee has inaugurated first Gas Power Plant at Palatana in Tripura. The plant is set up by the ONGC.
14. Delhi to host South Asian Junior Table Tennis instead of Ranchi after the organisers in Jharkhand expressed their inability to the stage the event.
15. Sourav is my favorite. His leadership against Australia in Australia was astonishing. Ihave great respect for him : Brian Lara
16. Australia on Friday selected a Californian as "Chief Funster" and an Irish Internet entrepreneur as "Outback Adventurer" in its "Best Jobs in the World" competition, a campaign that attracted 330,000 applicants from 196 nations.
17. Saina Nehwal crashed out of the women’s singles quarterfinals at the Singapore Open Super Series in Singapore on Friday.
18. Champions Trophy: India enters final.
2. India and Iraq agree to renew bilateral ties.
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3. SEBI issues guide for investment advisers to operate in stock markets.
4. Rail link to Kashmir to be launched by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi on June 26.
5. Reliance Capital becomes first company to suspend gold sales amid growing concerns over huge gold imports hurting the country's economic strength.
6. Exim Bank approves $300 million loan to Ethiopia for Railway Link.
7. Uttrakhand Flood: Sonia asks Cong MPs, MLAs to donate 1 month salary
8. US offers help in north India flooding.
9. Uttarakhand flood: Google's Person Finder app to help trace missing people.
10. Centre appoints former Union Home Secretary V.K. Duggal as nodal officer for relief and rescue operations in the flood ravaged state.
11. UIDAI bags top position at International I.T. forum at Washington.
12. The Sensex rises 55 points, or 0.3 percent, to close at 18,774, Nifty gains 12 points, or 0.2 percent, to 5,668. The Rupee gains 38 paise to trade at 59.19 rupees against the US dollar.
13. President Mr. Pranab Mukherjee has inaugurated first Gas Power Plant at Palatana in Tripura. The plant is set up by the ONGC.
14. Delhi to host South Asian Junior Table Tennis instead of Ranchi after the organisers in Jharkhand expressed their inability to the stage the event.
15. Sourav is my favorite. His leadership against Australia in Australia was astonishing. Ihave great respect for him : Brian Lara
16. Australia on Friday selected a Californian as "Chief Funster" and an Irish Internet entrepreneur as "Outback Adventurer" in its "Best Jobs in the World" competition, a campaign that attracted 330,000 applicants from 196 nations.
17. Saina Nehwal crashed out of the women’s singles quarterfinals at the Singapore Open Super Series in Singapore on Friday.
18. Champions Trophy: India enters final.
June 21, 2013
Tagline for various Banks
1] Allahabad Bank : A tradition of trust
2] Andhra Bank : For all your needs
3] Bank of Baroda : India's International bank
4] Bank of India : Relationships beyond Banking
5] Bank of Maharastra : One Family one bank
6] Canara Bank : Together we can
7] Corporation Bank : Our Premier govt of India Enterprise
8] Dena Bank : Trusted Family Bank
9] Indian bank : Taking Banking Technology to Common Man
10] IDBI : Banking for all
11] OBC : where every individual is committed
12] Indian Overseas Bank : Good People to grow with
13] PNB : The name you can trust upon
14] Punjab and Sind Bank : where service is a way of life
15 SBI : Nations banks on us; Pure Banking Nothing Else; With you all the way
16] Syndicate bank : Your Faithful And Friendly Financial Partner
17] Union bank of India : Good People to bank with
18] United bank of India : The Bank that begins with
19] Union Cooperative bank : Owners your trust
20] Vijaya Bank : A friend you can bank upon
21] Federal Bank : Your Perfect Banking Partner
22] HDFC : We Understand Your World
23] Yes Bank : Experience our expertise
24] Central Bank of India : Build A Better Life Around Us
25] J & K Bank : Serving to Empower
2] Andhra Bank : For all your needs
3] Bank of Baroda : India's International bank
4] Bank of India : Relationships beyond Banking
5] Bank of Maharastra : One Family one bank
6] Canara Bank : Together we can
7] Corporation Bank : Our Premier govt of India Enterprise
8] Dena Bank : Trusted Family Bank
9] Indian bank : Taking Banking Technology to Common Man
10] IDBI : Banking for all
11] OBC : where every individual is committed
12] Indian Overseas Bank : Good People to grow with
13] PNB : The name you can trust upon
14] Punjab and Sind Bank : where service is a way of life
15 SBI : Nations banks on us; Pure Banking Nothing Else; With you all the way
16] Syndicate bank : Your Faithful And Friendly Financial Partner
17] Union bank of India : Good People to bank with
18] United bank of India : The Bank that begins with
19] Union Cooperative bank : Owners your trust
20] Vijaya Bank : A friend you can bank upon
21] Federal Bank : Your Perfect Banking Partner
22] HDFC : We Understand Your World
23] Yes Bank : Experience our expertise
24] Central Bank of India : Build A Better Life Around Us
25] J & K Bank : Serving to Empower
Daily GK Updates
Who summons the joint sitting of the Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha?
(1) President
(2) Speaker of the Lok Sabha
(3) Chairman of the Rajya Sabha
(4) Prime Minister
A person wants to contest election for the membership of Gram Panchayat, what should be his age?
(1) 18 years or above
(2) 19 years or above
(3) 21 years of above
(4) Minimum 25 years
Netaji Subhash National Institute of Sports is located at
(1) Kolkata
(2) New Delhi
(3) Jhansi
(4) Patiala
The Olympic games are normally held at an interval of
(1) 2 years
(2) 3 years
(3) 4 years
(4) 5 years
Wankhede stadium is situated in?
(1) Chandigarh
(2) Bangalore
(3) Mumbai
(4) Chennai
Washing soda is the common name for
(1) Calcium carbonate
(2) Calcium bicarbonate
(3) Sodium carbonate
(4) Sodium bicarbonate
The hardest substance available on earth is
(1) Platinum
(2) Diamond
(3) Quartz
(4) gold
Electric current is measured by
(1) Voltmeter
(2) Anemometer
(3) Commutator
(4) Ammeter
Which of the following uses non-conventional Source of Energy?
(1) Kerosene lamp
(2) Wax candle
(3) Solar lantern
(4) Torch
The gas predominantly responsible for global warming is
(1) Carbon dioxide
(2) Carbon monoxide
(3) Nitrous oxide
(4) Nitrogen peroxide
Which from the following rivers does not originate in Indian territory?
(1) Mahanadi
(2) Brahmaputra
(3) Ravi
(4) Chenab
Govt. normally does not announce the Minimum Support Price (MSP) of—
(A) Wheat
(B) Paddy
(C) Sugarcane
(D) Jute
Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Award is given for excellence in the field of—
(A) Literature
(B) Music
(C) Sports
(D) Science & Technology
(1) President
(2) Speaker of the Lok Sabha
(3) Chairman of the Rajya Sabha
(4) Prime Minister
A person wants to contest election for the membership of Gram Panchayat, what should be his age?
(1) 18 years or above
(2) 19 years or above
(3) 21 years of above
(4) Minimum 25 years
Netaji Subhash National Institute of Sports is located at
(1) Kolkata
(2) New Delhi
(3) Jhansi
(4) Patiala
The Olympic games are normally held at an interval of
(1) 2 years
(2) 3 years
(3) 4 years
(4) 5 years
Wankhede stadium is situated in?
(1) Chandigarh
(2) Bangalore
(3) Mumbai
(4) Chennai
Washing soda is the common name for
(1) Calcium carbonate
(2) Calcium bicarbonate
(3) Sodium carbonate
(4) Sodium bicarbonate
The hardest substance available on earth is
(1) Platinum
(2) Diamond
(3) Quartz
(4) gold
Electric current is measured by
(1) Voltmeter
(2) Anemometer
(3) Commutator
(4) Ammeter
Which of the following uses non-conventional Source of Energy?
(1) Kerosene lamp
(2) Wax candle
(3) Solar lantern
(4) Torch
The gas predominantly responsible for global warming is
(1) Carbon dioxide
(2) Carbon monoxide
(3) Nitrous oxide
(4) Nitrogen peroxide
Which from the following rivers does not originate in Indian territory?
(1) Mahanadi
(2) Brahmaputra
(3) Ravi
(4) Chenab
Govt. normally does not announce the Minimum Support Price (MSP) of—
(A) Wheat
(B) Paddy
(C) Sugarcane
(D) Jute
Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Award is given for excellence in the field of—
(A) Literature
(B) Music
(C) Sports
(D) Science & Technology
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